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Concerts

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February 11, 2023

The Fort Worth Symphony (Fort Worth, TX) performed David's composition Brighter Than the Flames on its patriotic concert as a tribute to first responders. Conducted by Taichi Fukumura.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Fort Worth, TX

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February 11, 2023

David's composition Fanfare and Caprice for 4 Trumpets was performed on a Spectrum Music concert. David also performed in the quartet.

St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, TX

 

December 18-19, 2021

The Metropolitan Winds (Dallas, TX) performed a set of David's Christmas arrangements and adaptations for soprano and concert band including O Holy Night, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Jingle Bells, Il est ne le divin enfant, and Fum, Fum, Fum. Conducted by Greg Hustis. These arrangements were commissioned by the MW in 2021.

Christ United Methodist Church and Little Elm High School, Dallas, TX

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July 10, 2021

The National Repertory Orchestra (Breckenridge, CO) performed David's composition Brighter Than the Flames as part of a tribute concert to first responders. Conducted by Michael Stern.

Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, Dillon, CO

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March 28, 2021

The Fort Worth Brass (Fort Worth, TX) performed David's arrangement 3 Movements from Bach's Easter Oratorio on their Spring concert. This arrangement was commissioned by the FWB in 2021.

Southlake, TX

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December 9, 2020

The Forth Worth Brass (Fort Worth, TX) performed David's arrangement 3 Anthems from Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil on their Christmas concert. This arrangement was commissioned by the FWB in 2020.

Fort Worth, TX

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June 13, 2019

David performed in the orchestra onstage with Weird Al at the New Orleans stop of the "Strings Attached" tour

Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA

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December 12-15, 2018

David performed Messiah with Symphony Chorus of New Orleans

Holy Name of Jesus Church, New Orleans, LA

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September 22, 2018

The Metropolitan Winds (Dallas, TX) performed 2 of David's works on its "Heroes and Villains" concert: David's original composition Brighter Than the Flames, and his arrangement of the Wonder Woman main theme. Conducted by Greg Hustis. Both works were commissioned by Greg Hustis in 2018.

Little Elm High School, Little Elm, TX

 

July 13-29, 2018

The Music In the Mountains Festival Orchestra (Durango, CO) performed the world premiere of David's composition Brighter Than the Flames as a tribute to first responders who helped put out a deadly wildfire outbreak in 2018. Conducted by Guillermo Figueroa. This composition was commissioned by the festival earlier this summer.

Durango, CO

 

June 22, 2018

David performed with the Association of Christian Classical Schools National Honor Choir concert with orchestra

Embassy Suites Ball Room, Frisco, TX

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April 20, 2018

The SMU Meadows Wind Ensemble performed David's composition Fanfare a la Stravinsky. Conducted by Jack Delaney.

Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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April 8, 2018

The Stonebriar Community Church performed David's arrangement Fantasy on "And Can It Be?" for clarinet choir. This arrangement was commissioned by the church in 2018.

Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco, TX

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June 2, 2017

David's composition Rhapsody for Trumpet and Piano was performed at the 2017 International Trumpet Guild conference

Hershey Convention Center, Hershey, PA

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May 11-13, 2017
David performed with the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra: Suite from “Gadfly” (Shostakovich)

Various venues around Irving, Texas

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April 17, 2016
David performed with the New World Symphony's Chamber Music Showcase

New World Center, Miami, FL

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Summer 2015
David was awarded an Orchestra Trumpet fellowship and performed all summer with the Aspen Music Festival

Aspen, CO

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May 2-3, 2015
David performed the Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Music from “Fantasia”

Various venues around Norfolk, VA

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April 10-12, 2015
David performed with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Cirque At the Symphony

Bass Hall, Fort Worth, TX

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January 30-Feb 15, 2015
David performed with the Virginia Opera's production of “Salome” (Strauss)

Various venues around Norfolk, VA

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January 15-16, 2015
David performed with the New World Symphony: Music of Richard Strauss and Leonard Bernstein

New World Center, Miami, FL

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November 22, 2014

David performed with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Brass

Hulen Mall, Fort Worth, TX

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October 24-Nov 2, 2014
David performed in the pit orchestra for a production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie

Coppell High School, Coppell, TX

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September 28, 2014
David performed with New World Symphony: The Music of Fairy Tales

New World Center, Miami, FL

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August 30, 2014
Brazen Brass 5 Quintet Recital
Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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August 2, 2014
Brazen Brass 5 + American Brass Quintet joint recital
Salida, CO

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Summer 2014
David was awarded a Brass Quintet fellowship with Brazen Brass 5 and performed all summer with the Aspen Music Festival

Aspen, CO

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April 5, 2014
Brazen Brass 5 + Dallas Symphony Brass Quintet a joint recital
Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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November 14-16, 2013
David performed in the pit orchestra for a production of the musical Annie
Plano, TX

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April 20, 2013
David's composition Fanfare and Caprice for 4 Trumpets was premiered on a trumpet recital. This composition was commissioned by Dylan Smith in 2013.
 David also performed in the quartet.

Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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Summer 2012

David performed all summer with the Round Top Festival Institute.

Round Top, TX

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March 11, 2012

David's M.M. Trumpet Recital. The program included the premiere of David's composition Rhapsody for Trumpet and Piano.

Pierce Hall, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA

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Summer 2011

David performed all summer with the Round Top Festival Institute.

Round Top, TX

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August 2010

Premiere of the independent film "Such Subtleties" by Press On Ministries. Original composed and produced by David Sterrett. David also performed in the soundtrack.

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May 2, 2010

David's B.M. Senior Trumpet Recital

O'Donnell Recital Hall, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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April 22, 2010

David's B.M. Senior Composition Recital. Compositions performed included 2 piano ballads, Triptych for Solo Clarinet, Triptych for Violin and Piano, and Fanfare a la Stravinsky.

O'Donnell Recital Hall, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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May 2, 2009

The Meadows Dance Department choreographed a dance piece to David's composition The Acorn Scandal and performed at a special dance collaboration with the Nasher Sculpture Museum.

Nasher Sculpture Museum, Dallas, TX

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October 19, 2008

David's B.M. Junior Trumpet Recital

O'Donnell Recital Hall, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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Summer 2008

David performed all summer with the National Symphony Orchestra's Summer Music Institute.

Kennedy Center, Washington DC

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May 29, 2008

The Marcus High School Symphonic Band premiered David's composition The Acorn Scandal. Conducted by Dominic Talanca. This composition was commissioned by head director of bands Amanda Drinkwater in 2007.

Marcus High School Auditorium, Flower Mound, TX

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April 25, 2008

The SMU Meadows Wind Ensemble premiered David's composition Fanfare a la Stravinsky. Conducted by Timothy Norris.

Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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Summer 2007

David performed all summer with the National Symphony Orchestra's Summer Music Institute.

Kennedy Center, Washington DC

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May 15, 2006

The Marcus High School Wind Symphony premiered David's composition Fanfare For the Marcus Band. Conducted by Amanda Drinkwater. David also performed in the premiere. This composition was commissioned by head director of bands Amanda Drinkwater in 2006.

Marcus High School Auditorium, Flower Mound, TX

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